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...blazer, that is. When boyfriend blazers and jeans rolled around last year, I stayed far, far away. Over-sized, long and boxy blazer on a petite torso? Baggy and cuffed jeans (case in point) on shorter legs? Sounds to me like recipes for disaster.

If any petites are interested in hopping onto the menswear train (which, according to March fashion magazines, are here to stay for at least another season) it's important to keep it in moderation and in proportion to your size. Definitely stay within the petites department to ensure a shorter length and smaller fit. Tuxedo blazers are a little over the top for me, but a slightly boxier / longer wool blazer from Theory? I can entertain that thought. Did you say on sale for over 80% off? Well, I suppose I can try it on...

Pants: Theory slim pants in 00 (waist taken in and hemmed) - similar here in 00

Naturally, Ann Taylor and Banana Republic each have a rendition of the boyfriend blazer. I find Ann Taylor's (click here) in the Tropical Wool suiting material to be too formal, although the ground pepper color is lovely. The length for the petite sizes is 25 inches, which would hit a little past my hips like a boyfriend blazer should. For reference, the length on my pictured blazer is only about 22 inches.

Banana Republic's version (click here) however, seems to be a more versatile choice. Reviewers complained about how small it runs...which is great news for petites! On sale and still available in size 00 and 0, but the length is not disclosed.

Love the thicker wool fabric and light gray color, but not digging the tiny lapel. It was $74 down from $415 at the Theory outlet, so I forgave this one flaw. I think I'm going to re-iron the lapel to make it longer and turn this into a one-button blazer:

I know this isn't a true boyfriend blazer (although my own bf immediately called it one), but it does embody hints of menswear. I tried to detract from the boxier cut by pairing the jacket with feminine details such as ruffles, pearls, and flowers. I also cuffed the stiff sleeves, and removed the HUGE shoulder pads that made me look wider than I was tall. And last but not least, a boxier top mandates skinny bottoms. I paired these with my slimmest work pants for business casual attire...

Psh...you girls are too kind! Happy Valentines Day / New Years to y'all as well : )

Jennifer - I agree it's hard... I like to dig for the "cropped" or "shrunken" styles that will end up fitting normally on petites. Otherwise we're just stuck with Banana Republic and Ann Taylor petites!

Theresa - I always eat shabu at restaurants and my friends / family think it's crazy! They say it's so easy to prepare at home.

great find! Although I would agree with you that it's not as "boyfriend" cut as other blazers, however you have to work with your shape. I love the boyfriend blazer look and own several. I just make sure to balance it out with slim pants or over a dress.

Great business casual look! I like the grey color and I agree, I think it would look even better with a single button. My own boyfriend blazer is more on the edgy/trendy side with its longer length and shoulder pads. Your recommendation to keep the bottoms slim is a must for shorter types like ourselves.

hey girl, sorry i've been mia - exams and vacays have been consuming my life for a little while. also, thanks for taking the time to enter my giveaway :) ahh love that blazer ! boyfriend all the way. im so biased because i love boyfriend blazers, but seirously, i love !

I love grey blazers and I love the way this one fits you, esp since you're petite. I also love how you paired it with slim dress pants, it helps to give a nice balance of proportion b/w your top and bottom. I like boyfriend blazers but I do have to be careful to make sure that I don't drown in them so I wear my bf blazers with slimmer pants and leggings, and of course high high heels!

Yeah, it's tough with some Asian hair types to get that high bun look. There's also some good tutorials on YouTube where some girls use a headband or cut up a sock to give their buns that extra bit of "oomph" and volume (yeah I had no idea either!) but apparently that's how the Japanese girls do it, so be sure to have a look.

Thanks for all your lovely comments, I feel so behind on my blog but I'm trying to keep up. Glad to hear you like my new "photos du jour" section! and you are not a grandma at 22! Believe me, I'm turning 26 next month :S hahaha

Fashion and food post? {dies and goes to heaven} I'm a petite (well, I'm super skinny but I'm 5'4") and I personally love the menswear look. I've got more vests, blazers, and boyfriend cardigans than I know what to do with and I find that skinnies or leggings usually lengthen me back out.